New £365m arena opening postponed following power problems

The opening of a new £365m entertainment venue has been postponed due to issues with its electrical systems. The Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, set to become the UK’s largest indoor venue, was built by Bam Construct with Wates-owned SES Engineering Services delivering mechanical and… The post New £365m arena opening postponed following power problems appeared first on Construction News.

BGEN wins £84m electrical and instrumentation contract at Hinkley Point C

GE Steam Power Systems has awarded BGEN a £84m electrical and instrumentation solutions contract at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset. The post BGEN wins £84m electrical and instrumentation contract at Hinkley Point C appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Wired for Success: The Importance of Hiring a Certified Electrician in Glasgow

The post Wired for Success: The Importance of Hiring a Certified Electrician in Glasgow appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Embracing Safety First In the bustling city of Glasgow, the well-being of your household stands paramount, especially when it concerns electrical installations or refurbishments. Engaging a certified professional not only safeguards your loved ones but also ensures your home remains a haven of safety. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, significantly reducing […]

Bowman Acquires MEP and Fire Protection Engineering Firm Moore Consulting Engineers

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of Moore Consulting Engineers (“Moore”), a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (“MEP/FP”) engineering firm based in Shamong, New Jersey.    Moore provides […]

Feeder Pillar vs. Distribution Board: Differences?

In our modern infrastructure societies, Electrical systems are something that safely and efficiently distribute the power of various power points. However, this system has two pillars, i.e., feeder pillars and distribution boards. But do you know what is the basic difference between these two systems?  They are designed for different purposes and have some differences, […] <p>The post Feeder Pillar vs. Distribution Board: Differences? first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Construction News - CN Specialist Index 2022 - From frying pan to fire 08102022

CN's annual analysis of seven sectors - concrete, demolition, envelope, ground engineering, M&E, scaffolding and steel

Just have a Think - World's most powerful tidal turbine (Launched April 2021), 06062021

The world's oceans hold almost unimaginable amounts of energy, but harnessing that energy in a way that can provide a predictable and reliable source of electrical power has proven to be very difficult. Now a jumbo jet sized floating platform supporting two large turbines has been launched off the coast of Scotland, providing new hope for a potentially influential industry

TED Ed (Animation) - How do solar panels work? 05012016

The Earth intercepts a lot of solar power: 173,000 terawatts. That’s 10,000 times more power than the planet’s population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? Richard Komp examines how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy.

FT Energy Source - Expanding America’s superhighways of clean energy

Back in 1955 the US congress reached the idea of an interstate highway system. Now a similar effort [is required] to build a zero-carbon interconnected Energy System in the US especially with President Biden bidding for a net zero economy by 2050 This video looks at a trans-border project which will deliver 1,200mW of hydropower energy from Quebec, Canada to Maine, USA

Real Engineering - The Missing Link in Renewables

This video looks at the possibilities of cheap, scalable Energy Storage that could improve the Electric Grid Currently Lithium Ion batteries are an option, but the cost of batteries and electricity and capacity fade of batteries are other factors to consider

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